Blackened Tuna Steak
A quick and flavorful Cajun-spiced tuna steak with a restaurant-style crust, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tuna steaks (6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: Avocado-mango salsa for serving
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels.
- Generously season both sides of the tuna steaks with blackened seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the tuna steaks for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy: 115°F for rare, 120°F for medium-rare, 130°F for medium.
- Remove from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with avocado-mango salsa if desired.
Notes
- For grilling: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill tuna steaks for 2-3 minutes per side.
- For air fryer: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Air fry tuna steaks for 4-6 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Marinade option: Marinate tuna in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Cajun spices for 30 minutes before seasoning and cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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